As Father's Day is approaching, I love the idea of giving the gift of a good apron -to be used in the workshop or around the barbecue. LC King's Pointer Brand, based in Bristol, Tennessee prides itself on quality work clothes that are part of the rural south. LC King Manufacturing is the oldest cut-and-sew factory in the United States that is still owned by its founding family. There's a homespun feel to this factory which invites other designers in to use the space as a workshop. It's truly a gem (and a bit of a secret) here in the south.

Their popular aprons, made of 100% cotton, have four large front pockets and two pencil pockets. They're one size fits all and machine washable...guys love that kind of practicality.

The Pointer Brand shop and waist aprons have a classic workman style. I want to order ten to have on hand for gifts- as I love a gift that lasts, that gets better with age. Check out all of Pointer Brand's apparel which includes jeans, overalls, jackets, shorts, caps, women and kid attire, here.